Surviving Trump: Your Essential Guide to His Second Term
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Episode 21: Tariff World – How Trump’s Trade War Broke The Global Economy
Send us a text Episode 21: Tariff World – How Trump’s Trade War Broke The Global Economy What’s in this episode In the final instalment of our three-part series on Trump’s April 2025 tariffs, host Bella Goode steps back to explore the global fallout of America’s most reckless trade war in modern history. From dairy farmers in Quebec to chip manufacturers in Japan, we follow the ripple effects of a policy with no economic modeling and no safety net — just escalating damage. This episode unpacks how Trump’s trade assault is reshaping economies, straining alliances, and accelerating the collapse of a global system the U.S. once led. Key points covered: A global tour of tariff consequences, with real-world impacts in Canada, Germany,Japan, and VietnamHow entire industries — from autos to electronics to agriculture — are being destabilized by U.S. trade policyThe retaliatory measures taken by countries like Canada, Mexico, and China — and what they signal geopoliticallyThe growing movement among U.S. allies to reduce dependence on American markets and leadershipHow broken supply chains, rising inflation, and shrinking trust are rewriting the rules of global tradeThe danger of U.S. isolationism — and what happens when America is no longer seen as a reliable partnerWhy this trade war may mark the beginning of a new global order — one where the U.S.is on the outside looking in Why it matters This isn’t just about trade — it’s about trust, leadership, and the long-term role of the United States in the global economy. Trump’s tariffs are accelerating a shift in global alliances, damaging U.S. industries, and pushing inflation higher for American consumers. At stake is not just economic efficiency, but America’s credibility on the world stage. When the U.S. abandons cooperation in favor of coercion, the rest of the world adapts — without us. Coming up next In Episode 22, we dive into national security — and how the Trump administration’s second term is exposing critical vulnerabilities. From cyber threats to global conflict zones, we’ll examine the systems under strain and wSupport the show Host: Bella Goode Bella Goode is a pseudonym — but the voice, research, and mission are all real. A Republican turned democracy advocate in 2016, I was raised by middle class parents in Pennsylvania. I’m a former marketing executive, entrepreneur, and lifelong learner with an MBA from Wharton and a Master’s in Psychology from Penn. I spent decades telling stories in the business world; now I use those skills to connect the dots in American politics. I’m here because the truth matters — and because the stakes have never been higher. Surviving Trump isn’t lighthearted. It’s clarity, evidence, and a fight for the future of our democracy. Community : Rate & Review on Apple Podcasts – Your feedback helps us reach more people. Click to review. Follow my blog on Substack bellagoodepodcast.substack.com Join the conversation on Bluesky – Find me at @survivingtrump.bsky.social Follow on X (Twitter): x.com/bella_good3658 Share this episode – If you found this podcast valuable, send it to a friend and tag us on social media. Contact me at ...
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